Independence Hall
Also known as Scout Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Independence Hall
Independence Hall, at 129 Albion Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 3, 1978: the first place in Woodside to be listed. Only 550 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 65 other California listings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 76 MB · National Archives↗Finding Independence Hall
129 Albion Ave., Woodside
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Independence Hall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Independence Hall
Is Independence Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 3, 1978 (Register number 78000772).
Is Independence Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lou Henry Hoover House, 5.1 miles away.
Can you visit Independence Hall?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Independence Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 76 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123861520. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.